Autumn Soup



INGREDIENTS:

1 lb Lean ground beef

1 c  Finely chopped onions

4 c  Hot water

1 c  carrots, thinly sliced

1 c  celery, diced

1 c  Potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes

2 ts salt

1/2 ts Pepper

1  Bay leaf, crumbled

Few leaves dried basil

6 Whole fresh tomatoes, stems removed & cut into eighths

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place ground beef, crumbled, into a deep, 3-quart. heat- resistant,
non-metallic casserole. Heat. uncovered, in Micro- wave Oven 5 min.
or until meat is browned. Stir occasionally.

2. Drain excess fat.

3. Add onions and heat, uncovered. in Microwave Oven 2 minutes or
until onions are tender.

4. Add hot water, carrots, celery, potatoes and seasoning. Mix
thoroughly.

5. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 10 minutes or until water comes
to a boil.

6. Add tomatoes to soup and heat, covered. in Microwave Oven 5 min.
or until tomatoes are tender.



Autumn Soup